公开(公告)号：US20140015246A1

公开(公告)日：2014-01-16

申请号：US13940044

申请日：2013-07-11

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Perry D. Erickson ,  Steven T. Radder ,  Christopher M. Shay

IPC: F16L27/08

CPC classification number: F16L27/08 ,  E03C1/04 ,  E03C1/0404 ,  E03C2001/0414 ,  F16L27/0816 ,  F16L27/0849

Abstract: A joint for an articulating faucet includes a first housing, a second housing, and a clutch assembly. The first housing defines a first inner cavity and the second housing defines a second inner cavity. The second housing is coupled to the first housing such that fluid may flow from the first inner cavity to the second inner cavity. The clutch assembly is coupled to at least one of the first housing and the second housing and is configured to apply a resistive torque that inhibits movement of the first and second housings relative to each other. The clutch assembly includes a clutch pin, an interface member, and an end cap. The end cap is coupled to a first end of the clutch pin and the interface member. Movement of the end cap varies the magnitude of the resistive torque applied by the clutch assembly.

Abstract translation: 用于铰接式水龙头的接头包括第一壳体，第二壳体和离合器组件。 第一壳体限定第一内腔，并且第二壳体限定第二内腔。 第二壳体联接到第一壳体，使得流体可以从第一内腔流动到第二内腔。 离合器组件联接到第一壳体和第二壳体中的至少一个，并且构造成施加阻止第一和第二壳体相对于彼此运动的阻力转矩。 离合器组件包括离合器销，接口构件和端盖。 端盖联接到离合器销和接口构件的第一端。 端盖的移动会改变由离合器组件施加的阻力矩的大小。

公开(公告)号：US08863780B2

公开(公告)日：2014-10-21

申请号：US13768993

申请日：2013-02-15

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： John C. Esche ,  Steven T. Radder

IPC: F16K21/00 ,  E03C1/04

CPC classification number: E03C1/04 ,  E03C1/0404 ,  Y10T137/598 ,  Y10T137/9464

Abstract: A faucet includes an outer housing having a surface formed of a first material. The outer housing has an entry and an outlet, and a valve cartridge is positioned at least partly in the outer housing and is configured to control flow of water to the outlet. An insulator sleeve is positioned at least partly in the outer housing between a wall of the outer housing and the valve cartridge. A collar having a surface made of a second material different from the first material is at least partly nested within the insulator sleeve outside of the valve cartridge. The insulator sleeve is made of a material that acts to galvanically insulate the outer housing from the collar.

Abstract translation: 水龙头包括具有由第一材料形成的表面的外壳。 外部壳体具有入口和出口，并且阀芯至少部分地定位在外部壳体中并且构造成控制到出口的水流。 绝缘体套筒至少部分地定位在外壳体的外壳体的壁和阀芯之间。 具有由与第一材料不同的第二材料制成的表面的套环至少部分嵌套在阀芯外部的绝缘体套筒内。 绝缘体套管由用于将外壳与轴环电隔离的材料制成。

公开(公告)号：US20170074441A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-16

申请号：US15360517

申请日：2016-11-23

Applicant: Kohler Co.,

Inventor： Perry D. Erickson ,  Steven T. Radder ,  Christopher M. Shay

IPC: F16L27/08 ,  E03C1/04

CPC classification number: F16L27/08 ,  E03C1/04 ,  E03C1/0404 ,  E03C2001/0414 ,  F16L27/0816 ,  F16L27/0849

Abstract: A joint for an articulating faucet includes a first housing, a second housing, and a clutch assembly. The first housing defines a first inner cavity and the second housing defines a second inner cavity. The second housing is coupled to the first housing such that fluid may flow from the first inner cavity to the second inner cavity. The clutch assembly is coupled to at least one of the first housing and the second housing and is configured to apply a resistive torque that inhibits movement of the first and second housings relative to each other. The clutch assembly includes a clutch pin, an interface member, and an end cap. The end cap is coupled to a first end of the clutch pin and the interface member. Movement of the end cap varies the magnitude of the resistive torque applied by the clutch assembly.

Abstract translation: 用于铰接式水龙头的接头包括第一壳体，第二壳体和离合器组件。 第一壳体限定第一内腔，并且第二壳体限定第二内腔。 第二壳体联接到第一壳体，使得流体可以从第一内腔流动到第二内腔。 离合器组件联接到第一壳体和第二壳体中的至少一个，并且构造成施加阻止第一和第二壳体相对于彼此运动的阻力转矩。 离合器组件包括离合器销，接口构件和端盖。 端盖联接到离合器销和接口构件的第一端。 端盖的移动会改变由离合器组件施加的阻力矩的大小。

公开(公告)号：US20130160868A1

公开(公告)日：2013-06-27

申请号：US13768993

申请日：2013-02-15

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： John C. Esche ,  Steven T. Radder

IPC: E03C1/04

CPC classification number: E03C1/04 ,  E03C1/0404 ,  Y10T137/598 ,  Y10T137/9464

Abstract: A faucet includes an outer housing having a surface formed of a first material. The outer housing has an entry and an outlet, and a valve cartridge is positioned at least partly in the outer housing and is configured to control flow of water to the outlet. An insulator sleeve is positioned at least partly in the outer housing between a wall of the outer housing and the valve cartridge. A collar having a surface made of a second material different from the first material is at least partly nested within the insulator sleeve outside of the valve cartridge. The insulator sleeve is made of a material that acts to galvanically insulate the outer housing from the collar.

Abstract translation: 水龙头包括具有由第一材料形成的表面的外壳。 外部壳体具有入口和出口，并且阀芯至少部分地定位在外部壳体中并且构造成控制到出口的水流。 绝缘体套筒至少部分地定位在外壳体的外壳体的壁和阀芯之间。 具有由与第一材料不同的第二材料制成的表面的套环至少部分嵌套在阀芯外部的绝缘体套筒内。 绝缘体套管由用于将外壳与轴环电隔离的材料制成。

公开(公告)号：US09568132B2

公开(公告)日：2017-02-14

申请号：US13940044

申请日：2013-07-11

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Perry D. Erickson ,  Steven T. Radder ,  Christopher M. Shay

IPC: F16L27/08 ,  E03C1/04

CPC classification number: F16L27/08 ,  E03C1/04 ,  E03C1/0404 ,  E03C2001/0414 ,  F16L27/0816 ,  F16L27/0849

Abstract: A joint for an articulating faucet includes a first housing, a second housing, and a clutch assembly. The first housing defines a first inner cavity and the second housing defines a second inner cavity. The second housing is coupled to the first housing such that fluid may flow from the first inner cavity to the second inner cavity. The clutch assembly is coupled to at least one of the first housing and the second housing and is configured to apply a resistive torque that inhibits movement of the first and second housings relative to each other. The clutch assembly includes a clutch pin, an interface member, and an end cap. The end cap is coupled to a first end of the clutch pin and the interface member. Movement of the end cap varies the magnitude of the resistive torque applied by the clutch assembly.

Abstract translation: 用于铰接式水龙头的接头包括第一壳体，第二壳体和离合器组件。 第一壳体限定第一内腔，并且第二壳体限定第二内腔。 第二壳体联接到第一壳体，使得流体可以从第一内腔流动到第二内腔。 离合器组件联接到第一壳体和第二壳体中的至少一个，并且构造成施加阻止第一和第二壳体相对于彼此运动的阻力转矩。 离合器组件包括离合器销，接口构件和端盖。 端盖联接到离合器销和接口构件的第一端。 端盖的移动会改变由离合器组件施加的阻力矩的大小。